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may be necessary. The Commission should review the proposed treatment for character and style consistency with the original surfaces. C. Renovation and Additions: Renovation is the modification of a structure which does not alter the general massing while an addition is a change in mass. A modification which involves the removal of a part of the landmark should be considered under demolition. Additions to landmarks should not detract from the original form and unity of the landmark and should not cover singular examples of architectural detail. Additions to landmarks should be added in a manner that does not disrupt the visible unity of overall appearance of the site. The proportions, materials and ratios of the existing structures should be carried through in the additions. Care should be taken not to change or alter the following: 3. Structure: Necessary structural improvements, where safety demands should be accomplished in such a way as to cause minimal visual change to the original style and construction. 4. Material: Additions and improvements involving any new material in the landmark should be of the same material as the original. It should be the same size and texture. An alternative material may be allowed if it duplicates the original. a. wood: all wood trim should conform with existing trim in shape and size. b. Siding materials: the Commission discourages the covering or alteration of original materials with additional siding. Structures already sided with incompatible materials should be returned to a siding similar to the original when renovation is considered. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends the approval of the Anderson Renewal window system product to replace and replicate the 21 non -original windows as these inserts will conform with what the Commission has approved in the past, replicate the current window pattern and not alter the structure, i.e. remove original window frames, of this landmark On a motion by Dave Steinhauer to approve with a second by Linda Riley Vote: 6-0 COA 2010-1101Revised was approved with a unanimous vote. III. HEARING OF VISITORS No visitors IV. REGULAR BUSINESS A. APPROVAL OF MINUTES —November 15, 2010 Approved B. TREASURER'S REPORT —Distributed. C. STAFF REPORTS 1. Correspondence -Circulated. 2. Routine Maintenance Exclusion Approvals -In packets. Clarification was provided by Catherine Hostetler for 601 Park. 3. Director's Report -Distributed. Discussion of Preservation Specialist report. 4. AD Report -Distributed. Discussion of Restore Michiana 2011 Series 5. Legal Counsel -None. D. COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Presidents Report -None. V. OLD BUSINESS A. Nominating committee proposed slate of current Officers to participate in those same capacities. Tim Klusczinski, President; Jerry Niezgodski, Vice President and Assistant Secretary; Linda Riley, Treasurer; Lynn Patrick, Secretary. On a motion by Todd Zeiger to accept the Nominating committee slate of officers as presented with a second by Lynn Patrick. Vote 6-0 VJ